"Almost? Not pure?" Daisy asked, looking down at herself. She was patted on the belly.

"You're a brood mouse, and they are rare among animal folk." Elina moved on. "They're a bit like a succubus, actually, in that their mutagen can be very disorienting, especially to those of the male persuasion." She smirked up. "I've seen your milk, and it's potent, but not nearly as much as a succubus. But I have no doubt that a male would find you nearly irresistible."

Daisy folded her hands onto her belly. "There was this shopkeeper. She tried some of my milk. She grew a tail, and was ready to have some more." Daisy blushed. "I was a little worried."

Elina laughed. "Yes. And no doubt she'll want more, and more, until she's addicted to it. But you're a student now." She tapped Daisy on the nose. "So no turning into a monster. You do realize that's one thing that marks a monster, trying to hoist mutagens on people, change them. I'm not saying you did that, but be careful. You don't want to be labeled a monster."

She shrank back at that. "I don't. But she wanted it. I just sold her what she was asking for."

Elina nodded. "I'm not accusing you of anything, but it is something to keep in mind." She finished her inspection, and stood up. "You're healthy and whole. And quite the mouse. You've got a lovely body." She ran her eyes over Daisy. "I'm sure you have no trouble finding someone to enjoy it with."

Daisy blushed. "I've only been here a day." She sat up, the inspection seemingly over. "Do I put out some super pheremones?"

"Yes." Not even a hint of delay in that. "You have to have noticed people reacting to you." Elina waved. "Your body has a magic that pulls in the men, if not the women. So you've been having an effect."

Daisy nodded, and considered. "But normal mice ladies don't do that, right?"

Elina shook her head, and laughed. "No. They're cute, adorable, and shy. They're not sexual creatures. You are, though. That's the part that's brood."

Daisy was silent a time. "So, huh." She eyed Elina. "Pretty sure it works on women too.

Elina shrugged. "That would depend on the woman." She gave a little wave, then headed to the door. "I'll be by to check on you soon. Don't forget to study."

Daisy huffed gently. "What a professor, even if she doesn't teach, she ignores her wants and tells me to study." With a roll of her eyes, Daisy got to her homework. She had a lot of books to read, and she wasn't even sure what she was looking for, as she was just told to read, not to study anything specific.

***

Daisy was in her room when her door opened, and a male lion walked in. She felt all her nerves go on edge as she studied him intently.

─Male analysis initiated.

She stared at him for a few long seconds. He was taller than her, and he was muscular, but he didn't seem that way under the clothing. He had a tail that swished from side to side, and he wore the uniform of the university.

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"So, hello." She rolled a hand at him. "Why are you in my room?" She had her hand on the dagger at her hip, ready to draw it if need be.

He laughed softly. "I thought the school sent you the memo. I'm to share a room with you."

Her eyes went wide. "I have a roomie?! I didn't know I had to share a room." She frowned. "I didn't want to share a room."

He held up a hand. "Neither did I." He sighed, and rubbed his forehead. "You were spared a moment because you weren't a student, but you are now, and I needed a space, so they put us together."

Daisy grumbled, then she sighed. "Fine. I'm Daisy. Who are you?"

He bowed to her. "I'm Dhiren. As you can see, a lion."

She started to see his male statistics. Healthy, middle of the road fertility wise. Good mana. A little low on energy. He was listed as straight, and he was average in size. He was a mage, and he had used it on himself, enhancing his natural abilities. She got a little blush. "Oh, wow, you've been busy, huh? I'm a bit jealous."

He gave a nervous laugh. "Well, I'm not sure how to interpret that. He pointed to the other side of the room. "Alright to get a bed right there?"

Daisy nodded. "Go ahead. Sorry for being rude, I'm not used to having roommates."

Dhiren nodded, and set up a bed, along with some basic furniture. He didn't have a lot of stuff, and he seemed to be a little nervous. She could see it in the twitches of his tail. "Look, this is just as awkward for me." He waved a hand. "But I'm not going to try anything. Relax."

Daisy smiled. "Oh, I know that. I can take you." She bounced her eyebrows at him, and he looked at her flatly. "So, mutant like me, or born like that?"

He sighed. "Born like this. I'm a mage, and I've studied magic since my youth. I'm a lion." He gestured at her. "You're a mouse."

She rolled her eyes. "Wasn't always, but, cool actually. You're the first natural animal person I met." She rose to her feet, and approached him, looking him over. "Are all your family lions? Your parents, siblings, all that?"

Dhiren nodded slowly. "Yes. It's a genetic trait, and it's not like they were going to have a child that wasn't a lion." He huffed at the idea. "Unless a monster got ahold of us or something. Why the interest in my species?" He was a little annoyed. "Do you think I'm special because I'm a lion, and you have a crush on me or something?"

Daisy gave a laugh. "I have a crush, it's not on you." She realized what she said a moment after saying it, coloring sharply. She turned, walking over to her bed, and flopping on it. "Sorry. That was weird. I'm just curious. I'm from another world."

Dhiren lifted an ear. "Hm? A lot of people are. Sorry, didn't realize you were one of them." He sat on his bed and pulled out a book. "I have work to do. Have some studying to do. You can study me later, alright?"

Daisy blushed. "Yeah, I've got my own books to read." She leaned over to him. "Hey, can I ask a small question?"

"Yes?" He leaned back, book held up. "What is it?"

"You know this place better than me." She shifted uncomfortably. "Is it safe? I mean, what's the security like?"

He looked at her, and then laughed. "You're a warrior, aren't you?" She nodded. "Then you're probably going to be fine. This isn't a rough town, and an even less rough university, usually fine."

"Usually?"

"Well, there are monsters. They can show up, sometimes." Dhiren shrugged. "It's not a common thing."

"Monsters." Daisy frowned. "What are monsters here?"

He displayed his teeth. "Sharp teeth, wicked claws, or stingers, sometimes combinations. Some of them use magic, cast or otherwise. Either way, they get you, you're getting hurt, or mutated, maybe both."

"Right." Daisy sighed. "I can deal with that." She looked around. "So, uh, what do you study?"

"Magic. Like I said." He waved at his book. "I'm working on my masters."

"Which is what?" She hiked a brow.

"Advanced magical studies." Dhiren rubbed his head. "It's not an easy class to take. My professor is a real ass." He looked over. "But I'm sure you have your own classes to worry about."

"True." Things quieted down between them, and they got to reading.